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Apsarkonda is an emerging tourist village near Honnavar, in the district of Uttara Kannada, Karnataka, India. It is situated 8 km from the Honnavar bus stand.[1]
Etymology
Apsarkonda means Pond of Angels. This is named after a pond facing the beach. The legend associated with the name of the waterfall is that it was the chosen place of the angels to take a bath and relax.[2]
Attractions
There is the Maha Ganapati and Ugra Narasimha temple, behind which the Apsarkonda waterfalls are found. There is a Pandava cave that is of historical significance. According to mythology, the Pandavas stayed here during their Vanavasa.Template:Citation needed There is a park near the falls maintained by the forest department. The Kelginoor lagoon near the beach is also a tourist attraction. Apsarkonda is known for its unexplored beaches.[3]Template:Unreliable source?
Gallery
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Kelginoor pond facing the beach
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Falls
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Beach
See also
References
- ↑ Uttara Kannada Tourism. Retrieved 22 May 2015.
- ↑ Apsarakonda Falls, Honnavar – An Enchanting Destination.
- ↑ Apsara Konda Beach.